According to the festival website, each year it "hosts a comprehensive mix of brand new, up-and-coming, international, and legendary artists performing in bars, clubs, parks, churches, hotels, and just about everywhere else you can imagine around Austin, Texas."

Robinson, who grew up in Newport News, says his songs are influenced by his childhood.

"For me personally, music has always been something to push me to a happier place," he said.

Robinson will be taking stage at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 18th at the SXSW Music Festival.